Outdoor Industry Association reported that 14 of the 17 U.S. Congressional candidates supported by the OIA Political Action Committee won in Tuesday's mid-term Congressional elections, while two lost, and one race…
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Adams Sells Remaining Brands to Schutt, Starts Liquidating
Schutt Sports acquired the Adams, Trace, Bolco Bases, Neumann Gloves and Bucks Belts brands and accompanying spring 2015 inventory last week, in a deal that clears the way fro Adams USA Inc. to liquidate. Schutt, which acquired Adams USA's football h
Nike Appoints New President of Nike Golf
Nike Inc. appointed Daric Ashford as president of Nike Golf. Ashford is currently VP, GM of Brand Jordan for North America and is a 21-year Nike veteran…
Halfords Comps Growth Slow in Second Quarter
Halfords Group plc reported same-store sales slowed at its Cycling and Travel Solutions segments in the second quarter compared with the first quarter. The company, which is the
United Kingdom's largest retailer of cycling and leisure products, repo
Dainese Agrees to be Acquired by Investcorp
Dainese, the Italian company that makes protective gear for motorsports, winter sports, bicycling and horse riding, has agreed to be acquired by Investcorp at an enterprise value of €130 million, or roughly $165 million. Company founder Lino Dainese
Dorel Reports 6 Percent Organic Growth in Q3 Cycling Sales
Dorel Industries Inc. reported organic revenue increased by 6 percent at its Recreational/Leisure segment in the third quarter as e-bike and mountain bike sales grew in the independent bicycle dealer channel and Pacific Cycle benefited from improved consu
InterMedia Outdoors Digital Network Sets Q3 Records
The multi-platform integration initiative within InterMedia Outdoors (IMO), including Sportsman Channel, has generated a record-breaking third quarter for InterMedia Outdoors Digital Network…
SIG SAUER Hires Director of Commercial Sales Operations
SIG SAUER, Inc. announces the addition of Rob Girard to its team as the manufacturer's director of commercial sales operations. The industry veteran brings nearly a decade of outdoor sales experience and a passion for the shooting sports to the SIG S
Nautilus Gets Cardio Boost in Q2
Boosted by a strong response to its new line of cardio products at Retail as well as continuing strong sales in its Direct segment, Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter climbed 27.7 percent to $59.1 million. Net income jumped 79.9 percent t
Bogs Drives Weyco’s Q3 Top-Line Growth
Carried by a 37 percent hike in its Bogs line, Weyco Group Inc. reported third-quarter revenues advanced 5.2 percent to 87.4 million. Bogs gains were driven by higher sales volumes across all major distribution channels and reflected both pent-up demand a
Balega Supports Veterans with Training Sock
Balega, the performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, is celebrating Veterans Day through the launch of its Enduro Physical Training sock. Fifty cents from the sale of each sock will be donated to Homes for our Troops, an organizati
Mammut Names Two New Rep Agencies
Mammut named the two rep agencies that will handle sales and service for retailers in New England and the territory comprising the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest…
Big Rock Sports Opens Distribution Center in Surrey, BC
Big Rock Sports has opened its newest distribution center in Surrey, British Columbia. More than double the size of the company’s site in nearby Langley, the warehouse…
White Sierra Hires New Sales Leadership
White Sierra, the outdoor sportswear and outerwear company, hired Chris Elkins as EVP of sales and operations, and Nick Schwartz as VP sales, to drive sales, further integrate the rep force with the brand and spearhead new initiatives as the company expan
2014 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners Announced
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, unveiled the 2014 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners for both the American League and the National League during a live, hour-long “Baseball Tonight – The 2014 Rawlings Gold Glove A
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